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UK Considers Cuts to Home Energy-Efficiency Plan to Fund Defense

Bloomberg Markets Friday 02 October 2026, 13:10 UTC By Jessica Shankleman and Olivia Rudgard 1 min read
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The UK is considering cuts to its flagship program to upgrade millions of homes, as it seeks more than £2 billion ($2.6 billion) in energy-department savings to help fund higher defense spending.

The UK is considering cuts to its flagship program to upgrade millions of homes, as it seeks more than £2 billion ($2.6 billion) in energy-department savings to help fund higher defense spending.
UK Considers Cuts to Home Energy-Efficiency Plan (ORG) UK (LOCATION)
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